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Propranolol (40mg) + Flunarizine (10mg)
Fpmat Plus 40mg/10mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines that helps in preventing migraine. This medicine is not used for treatment of acute migraine attack.
Tablet
Fpmat Plus 40mg/10mg Tablet should be taken on empty stomach but try to have it same time regularly at a fixed time preferably at night. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. Lifestyle modifications like avoiding stress, smoking, and processed food items may help this medicine work better.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Fpmat Plus 40mg/10mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
No common side effects listed.
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Fpmat Plus 40mg/10mg Tablet.
Information regarding the use of Fpmat Plus 40mg/10mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Fpmat Plus 40mg/10mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Fpmat Plus 40mg/10mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Propranolol and Flunarizine which prevents migraine. Propranolol is a beta blocker and Flunarizine is a calcium channel blocker. They work by stabilizing the reactive nerve cells and increasing the threshold to migraine activation. They also inhibit cortical spreading depression (CSD- electric waves that move across the brain and cause pain and inflammation.)
You have been prescribed Fpmat Plus 40mg/10mg Tablet for prevention of migraine headaches. Some tips that may help avoid a migraine attack: Have your meals at the same time everyday Avoid bright lights and extreme temperatures Avoid loud music and noisy places Avoid chocolates, cheese, processed food, alcohol and smoking Get sufficient sleep and avoid stress It should be taken at night-time before going to bed. It may cause sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Fpmat Plus 40mg/10mg Tablet affects you. Keep taking it regularly every day, even if you don't have any symptoms.
Fpmat Plus 40mg/10mg Tablet is contraindicated in patients with a known allergy to any ingredient or excipient within this medication. This medicine contains propranolol, so its use should be avoided in individuals with asthma, bradycardia, abnormal heart rhythms, or pre-existing heart conditions such as AV block or sick sinus syndrome. Similarly, Flunarizine use is contraindicated in patients with a history of depression or Parkinson's disease.
Store Fpmat Plus 40mg/10mg Tablet in its original packaging, tightly closed. Refer to the provided instructions on the medication package or label for appropriate storage guidelines. Dispose of unused medication properly; ensure it is inaccessible to pets, children, and other unauthorized individuals.
Fpmat Plus 40mg/10mg Tablet is prescribed for the prophylactic prevention of migraine headaches. It should not be discontinued before consulting with your healthcare provider, as abrupt withdrawal may lead to the resurgence of migraine episodes. This medication contains propranolol; sudden cessation can result in symptoms such as sweating, shaking, palpitations, or worsening of pre-existing angina or cardiac events like a heart attack. Follow your doctor's prescribed dosage and schedule strictly.
No, Fpmat Plus 40mg/10mg Tablet is not indicated for treating an ongoing or active migraine headache. It can only be used to prevent new episodes of migraine headaches.